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Lorie + Jon : Recap

December 15, 2010 by Jensey 6 Comments

On most television shows, either before each episode or before the season finale or season premiere, there’s a “Previously on _____” part. Oh, come on, you know what I’m talking about!

Anyway, before I post the “season finale” of Lorie and Jon, “The One Where They Get Married” (Friends, anyone?), I find it necessary to start with:

Previously on the Root Photography Blog…

Lorie and I met and fell in love when we were babies! Seriously- This feels like it was a million years ago. :)

Before we knew it, these two guys plopped into our lives, and so began the 4 Musketeers! We’ve all had had our share of adventures, major life moments, and holidays together (like our Thanksgiving 2008 jowling photo, shown below).

We went to Paris, France together and made them do a portrait session with us. :)

We also visited Disneyland Paris!

Last fall, Lorie and I planned a surprise vacation to Tennessee with our boys…

… When unbeknown-st to Lorie, I’d been scheming with Jon to help him plan his proposal on the same trip! :)

This year, we had front row seats to watch Lorie graduate!

Then we all went on our biggest adventure yet… No, not our trip to Africa…

…But Lorie and Jon’s wedding there!

Woohoo! Tomorrow on the blog, our best friends’ wedding in Tanaza-freakin-nia, Africa! :)

Julie + Christopher : Wedding

December 3, 2010 by Jensey 9 Comments

I’ve known Julie since middle school and was completely over the moon when she asked Nate and I to photograph her wedding- In the US Virgin Islands! Julie and Christopher and their 25 closest friends celebrated their wedding at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas.

If I had my own version of the Sound of Music‘s “My Favorite Things,” somehow wedding gowns with buttons down the back would be in the lyrics. :)

Julie made our job easy. ;)

FAVORITE! :)

We definitely had to be a little creative with how we shot their ceremony- The island photographer was there, and despite Julie repeatedly telling her she didn’t need her services, she showed up anyway!

It started to sprinkle just before the ceremony was over, so they wrapped things up in the gazebo:

My next favorite- Julie, I think this looks like a perfume ad or something! :)

Gotta love the view from their reception location!

Christopher’s parents tore up the dance floor! :)

There may have only been 8 people on the floor all night, but this was the “danciest” reception I’ve ever seen!!!!!

Christopher, I love you!

Julie and Christopher, we were so honored to capture your day! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your adventure. We love you guys- Happy almost anniversary! :)

US Virgin Islands : Travel

December 2, 2010 by Jensey 8 Comments

We’ve been fortunate enough to shoot not one, but two weddings in the US Virgin Islands in the past two years. Since our first trip for a wedding was before my blogging days, I’ve combined my favorite photos from both trips for this blog post. Enjoy! :)

Nate and I at Trunk Bay. :)

St. John was gorgeous.

Nate and I in St. Thomas for Julie and Christopher’s wedding. :)

Obligatory tripod + sunset shot. :)

I thought Florida lizards were bad- Over there, iguanas run the place! These things were as big as our dog! ;)

The St. Thomas airport is my favorite (location wise.) It’s always terrifying to land (it looks like you’re landing in the ocean, with the runway popping up at the last second!), but somehow getting out of the plane and seeing this makes it all ok. :)

Next up: Julie and Christopher’s St. Thomas USVI wedding! <3